5,560 Financial Advisors in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Wealthminder helps to connect individuals seeking financial advice with licensed financial advisors in Trabuco Canyon, CA. Whether you are seeking help with financial planning, retirement planning, investment management, tax planning, or another area, Wealthminder can help you to find and connect with the right financial advisor for you. Use the filters below to search for financial advisors by location, compensation method, or financial industry designation. When you find an advisor with whom you would like to speak, click the blue contact button to connect with them.

James Skorheim (CRD# 6384003) is an Investment Advisor Representative working at Dorman Skorheim Wealth Management LLC in Laguna Niguel, CA. Mr. Skorheim is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA Lic# 122409) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA# 61431) at the public accounting firm of Skorheim & Associates, AAC in Laguna Niguel, CA.

I started contributing to my firm's 401(k) plan early and have already seen the many benefits that come with early planning and investing. I love helping others navigate the financial markets. I enjoy helping others look at their overall financial picture from...

Ashley Bleckner (CRD# 6556257) is an Investment Advisor Representative working at Rs Crum Inc. in Newport Beach, CA and the greater Orange County area has over 4 year of experience in the finance industry. Ashley Bleckner has taken additional exams to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). CFP professionals must pass the comprehensive CFP Certification Examination,pass CFP Board's Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants, agree to abide by CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Rules of Conduct which putclients' interests first and comply with the Financial...

Daniel Sexton (CRD# 5314524) is an Investment Advisor Representative working at RS Crum, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA and has 20 years of experience in the finance industry. Daniel Sexton has taken additional exams to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). CFP professionals must pass the comprehensive CFP Certification Examination,pass CFP Board's Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants, agree to abide by CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Rules of Conduct which putclients' interests first and comply with the Financial Planning Practice Standards.

Mr. Stark serves as the lead advisor for a number of the firm’s clients and is also RS Crum’s Director of Financial Planning.

Pat joined the firm in 2011 after spending over 20 years in the aerospace and technology industries, where he held a variety of positions in program management, engineering, operations management, and plant management.

Well versed in all aspects of financial planning, Pat works closely with all of our advisors while handling a wide array of financial planning issues for clients. He is a member of both the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the National Association...

A UCLA graduate with 30+ years in financial planning, Laura received her CFP® in 1984. She is President of The Tarbox Group, Inc., the fee-only wealth advisory firm she founded in 1985.

Laura has served as a Director on the National Board of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners, and is a past President of the Orange County Society of the ICFP. She has taught investment and insurance classes for the California CPA Education Foundation, and has been part of the adjunct faculty of the College for Financial Planning, USC and California Lutheran University. Laura taught financial planning courses...

Gregory Aitkens (CRD# 1282252) is an Investment Advisor Representative working at
Financial Management Network Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA and has
over 20 years
of experience in the finance industry.
Gregory Aitkens has taken additional exams to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). CFP professionals must pass the comprehensive CFP Certification Examination,
pass CFP Board's Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants, agree to abide by CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Rules of Conduct which put
clients' interests first and comply with the Financial Planning Practice Standards.

Brian Carruthers (CRD# 1327519) is an Investment Advisor Representative working at
Brian Carruthers & Associates in Huntington Beach, CA and has
over 25 years
of experience in the finance industry.
Brian Carruthers has taken additional exams to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). CFP professionals must pass the comprehensive CFP Certification Examination,
pass CFP Board's Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants, agree to abide by CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Rules of Conduct which put
clients' interests first and comply with the Financial Planning Practice Standards.

There are 3 licensed financial advisors in Trabuco Canyon, CA with an average of 13 years industry experience. Of these, 0 hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and 0 hold the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

There are 0 financial advisor firms headquartered in Trabuco Canyon, CA with approximately 0 million in assets under management.

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Some things to think about when hiring a financial advisor in Trabuco Canyon, CA

When do you need to hire a financial advisor in Trabuco Canyon, CA ?

There are no legal requirements in Trabuco Canyon requiring individuals to use a financial advisor. However, that doesn't mean it isn't a good idea. The decision to hire a financial advisor or not ultimately comes down to three primary criteria: expertise, time and money.

Managing all aspects of your finances is far from simple. Top financial advisors spend years studying and passing exams to become experts at their craft, and while not required, be on the look-out for certain designations like CFP, CFA and ChFC when considering advisors. They let you know that an independent authority has validated the advisor's expertise in the areas covered by the certification.

Managing your finances is time-consuming. You should consider carefully whether this is where you want to spend your free time. If not, Wealthminder can help you easily find a Trabuco Canyon, CA financial advisor to meet your needs.

Hiring a financial advisor is not free. However, a great financial advisor should be able to articulate the value you will receive from their services and should over the long run pay for their fees many times over. Spend some time thinking about the long-term cost of not hiring an advisor instead of only looking at the short-term costs / fees.

How important is licensing for financial advisors in California ?

Financial advisors in Trabuco Canyon, CA are required to register with the SEC, the state or both. Wealthminder's directory only contains advisors who are properly registered as Independent Advisor Representatives (IARs) and this information is updated on a periodic basis.

The rules for becoming an IAR vary by state, but advisors have to pass some combination of the following 3 exams before they can register: Series 63, Series 65 and Series 66.

Never hire an advisor who isn't properly registered with the regulators as they are not legally allowed to provide financial advice.

Wealthminder also keeps track of complaints people register with the regulators and you can find this information on every advisor's page.

You should get several bids before hiring a financial advisor

Before hiring a Trabuco Canyon, CA financial advisor, be sure to get at least 3 detailed proposals. Quality financial advisors will take the time to explain their proposal, detailing both what they will do for you and how you will be charged. Be wary of an abnormally low proposal, they are not worth the risk. These underpriced proposals often come with hidden fees or sub-par advice. Choose an advisor you trust and can clearly communicate with. Wealthminder has made the proposal process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

Why you should hire an advisor through Wealthminder?

Wealthminder is here to make the process simple and transparent for you. You take a few minutes of your time to describe what you want help with. We then pass your request on to the advisors in our network. If they are interested in your business, they will respond with an initial proposal. You then compare the proposals, ask follow-up questions, hold an initial consultation with the advisors whose proposals you like and ultimately hire the one that best meets your needs.

To participate in the proposal process, advisors must be legal fiduciaries (this means they have to look out for your best interest), agree to submit fee-only proposals (no kick-backs on the investment products they recommend) with the exception of insurance (because insurance can currently only be sold on commission) and have no black-marks with the regulators.

Financial recourse when hiring an advisor in California

California does offer recourse to investors if a relationship with an advisor goes wrong. Each state has a different means for filing a complaint and a simple google search should point you in the right direction.